USB CD Transports


I'm interested in purchasing a CD transport with USB output. Schiit has just released their URD transport, has anybody compared this to the Shanling ET3 transport with USB output?

grigory

@grigory 

Looks like your first post.  Welcome.  What does your system consist of?  Why not just rip your CDs to SSD?

I have ripped my CDs, however I find they often sound different than when played on a decent transport. My old Sony CD player has quit and I’m looking for a decent transport that will feed my two DACs via USB.

 I’m using a Schiit Lyr3 with Unison USB DAC and Audeze LCD-X ‘phones for desktop listening. I also use a Schiit Yggdrasil, Freya +, First Watt M2, Quad 2805s for living room listening.

I wonder how much better URD would be when compared to ripped file playback? I believe this player from Shanling appears to be a better built and features set, 

https://en.shanling.com/article-IntroET3.html